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Pikey BUTLER’s Jumpin’ Five (Angleterre - France)

New songs, arrangements and fiery improvisations characterise this swinging quintet who delight in delving into the rich and raunchy legacy of 40’s 50’s R&B to fuel their very own rockin’ rollercoaster. “Rhythm is our business” quotes Pikey who finds inspiration in the humour and effortless swing of Louis Jordan and Slim Gaillard as well as admiring the vivid imagery and percussive drive of Chuck Berry’s song-writing where melody, lyrics and rhythm are inseparable. Other heroes include Ray Charles, Joe Turner and the countless artists from the many obscure vintage labels specialising in Black America’s raw undiluted dirty dance music. Yes we’re talking about the roots of rock ‘n’ roll before over-amplification and mass hype where the jazzmen got low-down and dirty with the sweating dancers and the jumpin’ boogie beat. The latest news is that the long awaited album of 15 original songs is out now ! Entitled “Streamline” after one of the cuts, the CD is available in record shops in France through the label Avel Ouest (distribution Coop Breizh) DISCOGRAPHY THE REALISTS - Wonderland / This could be love (single) ELECTRIC BLUEBIRDS - Jukebox Mix (maxi 45), Back On The Train (CD) SEVENTH AVENUE - MIidnight In Manhattan (LP) DARTS - The Mystery Of Ragoula, Lorraine, Can't Teach A Fool, Groovin', Blow Away (5 singles), Yakety Yak ( maxi 45 T) MINT JULEPS (comme directeur artistique) - One Time (LP et CD) PIKEY - Pikey Drums and Voices (CD) THE SHAKERS - Transatlantic Shakedown (CD) PIKEY & MOVERS - Turn Off The T.V. (CD single) KEVIN WRIGHT AND OLGA BYSTRAM - Someone To Love (CD) UNLIMITED BLUES TIME - Love Dealer (CD) PATRICK CANY - Nuits Bluesy (LP), Cosmopolite (CD) JUMP FOR JOY ! - Swing Power Sessions Volume 1(CD) PIKEY BUTLER’S JUMPIN’ FIVE – Streamline (CD) GOOD TIME JAZZ – Fest Jazz (CD)

website : www.pikeybutler.com

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